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MDU Stock Chart & Stats
$19.95
-$0.36(-1.69%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$19.95
-$0.36(-1.69%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$15.76 - $22.98
Previous Close$20.89
Volume828.13K
Average Volume (3M)1.43M
Market Cap
$4.20B
Enterprise Value$7.02K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$46.27M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.58B
Price to Earnings (P/E)20.9
Beta0.57
Next Earnings
Oct 29, 2026EPS Estimate
0.1Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.83%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.95
Shares Outstanding210,349,460
10 Day Avg. Volume1,355,429
30 Day Avg. Volume1,427,816
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.64
Price to Book (P/B)1.44
Price to Sales (P/S)2.13
P/FCF Ratio-12.52
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$25.25Price Target Upside26.57% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)0.98
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.99B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Regulated Utility ProfitabilityRegulated utility operations provide recurring revenue and earnings visibility through approved rates and cost recovery. Recent rate actions, stronger electric performance, and improved gas results support the durability of the core earnings base.
Contracted Load GrowthSigned data-center agreements and rising gas volumes create a multi-year demand pipeline for regulated energy delivery. If approvals and construction progress as planned, these loads can expand the rate base and support sustained utility growth.
Capital Allocation FlexibilityThe lower payout target gives MDU more internally retained cash to fund its capital program and reduce dependence on equity issuance. This strengthens financial flexibility while preserving a continuing shareholder distribution.
Bears Say
Negative Free Cash FlowHeavy capital spending and working-capital pressure are preventing accounting profits from translating into surplus cash. Persistent negative free cash flow can increase borrowing or equity needs and reduce flexibility during the investment cycle.
Leverage And Interest PressureAlthough leverage is broadly typical for a utility, debt remains meaningful and interest costs are rising. This can constrain earnings growth, especially while MDU funds a large capital program and pursues additional infrastructure projects.
Large-project Execution RiskBakken East could become a major growth asset, but its scale, delayed regulatory filing, and unresolved financing create substantial execution risk. Delays, cost overruns, or approval setbacks could pressure leverage and postpone expected earnings.
Mdu Resources Group News
MDU FAQ
What was Mdu Resources Group Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Mdu Resources Group Inc lowest stock price was $15.76 and its highest was $22.98 in the past 12 months.
What is Mdu Resources Group Inc’s market cap?
Mdu Resources Group Inc’s market cap is $4.20B.
When is Mdu Resources Group Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Mdu Resources Group Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 29, 2026 which is in 56 days.
How were Mdu Resources Group Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Mdu Resources Group Inc released its earnings results on Aug 06, 2026. The company reported $0.09 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.088 by $0.002.
Is Mdu Resources Group Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Mdu Resources Group Inc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Mdu Resources Group Inc pay dividends?
Mdu Resources Group Inc pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.145 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.83%. See more information on Mdu Resources Group Inc dividends here
What is Mdu Resources Group Inc’s EPS estimate?
Mdu Resources Group Inc’s EPS estimate is 0.1.
How many shares outstanding does Mdu Resources Group Inc have?
Mdu Resources Group Inc has 210,349,460 shares outstanding.
What happened to Mdu Resources Group Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Mdu Resources Group Inc reported an EPS of $0.09 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.088. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.696%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Mdu Resources Group Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in MDU
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Mdu Resources Group Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$25.25 (26.57% Upside)
$25.25 (26.57% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
MDU Sentiment 60%
Sector Average 54%
Sector Average 54%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 53.8K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 9.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 9.7%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
25.11%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
2.83%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
11.03%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Mdu Resources Group Inc
MDU Resources Group, Inc. operates across two primary sectors within the United States: regulated energy provision and a diverse range of construction materials and services. Its Electric division is responsible for producing, moving, and supplying electricity to homes, businesses, industrial facilities, and municipalities across Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming. This segment manages an extensive network comprising 3,500 miles of high-voltage transmission lines and 4,800 miles of local distribution lines. The Natural Gas Distribution segment delivers natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial clients in Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington, and Wyoming, also providing supplemental supply management services. Through its Pipeline operations, the company offers natural gas conveyance and subsurface storage solutions via a regulated pipeline network, predominantly serving the Rocky Mountain and northern Great Plains areas. Additionally, this segment delivers cathodic protection and other associated energy services. The Construction Materials and Contracting division extracts, refines, and markets construction aggregates; manufactures and sells asphalt mixtures; and furnishes ready-mix concrete. This arm of the business also trades cement, pre-finished concrete goods, and various other building supplies, alongside offering related contracting expertise. Furthermore, the Construction Services segment specializes in the design, installation, and upkeep of electrical and communication cabling and infrastructure, fire suppression systems, and mechanical piping. Its activities encompass both overhead and subterranean electrical, gas, and communication networks, as well as the fabrication and supply of equipment for transmission line construction. This segment caters to a diverse clientele including manufacturing firms, commercial enterprises, industrial facilities, transportation entities, institutional bodies, renewable energy developers, governmental agencies, and utility providers. Established in 1924, MDU Resources Group, Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Bismarck, North Dakota.
MDU Company Deck
MDU Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a generally positive operational and financial picture: strong quarter-over-quarter earnings growth, constructive regulatory outcomes in several jurisdictions, meaningful commercial progress on large growth projects (notably Bakken East precedent agreements and >1 GW of signed data center ESAs), and reaffirmed guidance and long-term growth targets. Key risks highlighted include a moderated pipeline segment result, higher interest expense, pending regulatory approvals and refunds, and timing/financing uncertainty around the large Bakken East project and data center approvals. Overall the positive execution and commercial milestones outweigh the remaining execution and regulatory risks.View all MDU earnings summariesMDU Stock 12 Month Forecast
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0.80% Insiders
26.64% Mutual Funds
24.60% Other Institutional Investors
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